A new genus of spider beetle (Coleoptera, Ptinidae) from western Peru

A new genus of flightless spider beetle from Peru with two new species is described. It is characterized by unique heart-shaped fused elytra and a broad pronotum with five basal depressions. The characters of this new genus and species are illustrated and discussed and the possible phylogenetic plac...

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Published in:ZooKeys 2020-05, Vol.934 (3), p.81-91
Main Authors: Philips, T. Keith, Whorrall, Kyle A, Gearner, Olivia M, Huchet, Jean-Bernard
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Americas
Beetles
Coleoptera
Life Sciences
Phylogeny
Ptinidae
Systematics
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Summary:A new genus of flightless spider beetle from Peru with two new species is described. It is characterized by unique heart-shaped fused elytra and a broad pronotum with five basal depressions. The characters of this new genus and species are illustrated and discussed and the possible phylogenetic placement of this taxon is also included.
ISSN:1313-2989
1313-2970
DOI:10.3897/zookeys.934.38670